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Kathmandu

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December 22nd 2009
A 3 days strike called by the Maoist, so...no business, no traffic. Probably only the business owners were pulling a long face, everyone was happy for 3 extra days holiday,actually 4 including Saturday. But what I couldn't understand was...ok, one party called for strike, sure their supporters would joined in, but how come everyone took part? What about the party of the current government? Whe ... read more

Asia » Nepal

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more